Seasonal Programs for Children's Skill Development

Our season long children's programs are staffed with fun-loving, child-centered specialists who will share their enthusiasm with the same group of kids each day. Children develop dynamic skiing and riding skills, an awareness of the mountain environment and safety, while building interactive life skills and a love for sliding. Teams are split by age, ability and independence on the mountain. Children entering our skill development program must ski unassisted on easy green terrain.

CHILDREN'S SEASONAL PROGRAMS

December 27, 2009 - March 14, 2010

Rattlesnake Program (Ages 4-14)

The focus for this group is to develop and blend basic skiing skills along with an awareness of safety in a fun, non-competitive environment.

Snowboard Switch Program (ages 8-14)

Any child eight years and older may choose to ski on Saturdays and snowboard on Sundays. Snowboard groups are formed by ability levels–this is a great opportunity to learn to ride, improve skills or become proficient and enjoy the park.

Rattlesnake Snowboard (Ages 8-14)

Snowboard full-time program for those riders who have developed skills and confidence to navigate the mountain. Riders should be comfortable on at least blue square terrain. Our focus will be on building skills, carving drills, exploring all terrain, gates and an introduction to the park and park etiquette.

Pre-Race Program (ages 7- 14)

This program is just right for kids who are strong parallel skiers and want to improve their racing skills beyond recreational racing but may not be quite ready to move to Cranmore Race Team. Pre Race is an excellent stepping-stone with the introduction of simple gate drills and race tactics in a non-competitive environment.

Teen Adventure (ages 11-14)

• Designed for skiers/riders looking for a variety of sliding experiences & camaraderie.
• Option to apprentice with our Rattlesnake Program.
• Enjoy part of the season with coach, and part learning to teach and work with young children.

Intro to Freestyle Program (ages 8-14)

• Skiers/riders of intermediate skill and above
• Develop skills to be proficient freestyle skier or rider; improve terrain park ability
• Awareness of proper use of terrain parks and Smart Style etiquette.
• The Other Side, our progression learning park, has been enlarged to include elements designed for learning.

SKILL DEVELOPMENT*

Program Meeting Dates:
Dec. 27 - 31, 2009
Jan. 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31
Feb. 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 27, 28
Mar. 6, 7, 13, 14, (3/14/10 BBQ and awards)

Times:
Saturdays, Vacation weeks, Holiday Sundays. (12/27/09, 1/17/10, 2/14/10): 9:30a - 3:00p
Sundays: 9:30a - 12:30p

Meeting Place: Arlberg Base Lodge, 2^nd Floor

Skill Level: All children's seasonal programs require specific skiing or riding skills, if your child has not reached this level of proficiency, the child will be placed into our daily children’s program with an additional seasonal fee of $300.00. This will allow your child time to develop necessary skills before cruising the mountain. Children must ski unassisted on all green terrain. Children entering the full time snowboard program must be comfortable on blue terrain and link turns.

2009-2010 Rates

*Note: Prices are for program only, and do not include Season Pass